Tag: Food Allergy

All parents are concerned about their children receiving proper nutrition as they grow, but, sometimes kids aren’t as excited about eating healthful foods as their parents would like them to be. This can result from a variety of reasons, including taste, smell, color, mouthfeel, and indigestion, or they may just be asserting their independence. Children […]

School can be a challenge for some families who have children with special health care needs. For example, they must determine how their child’s nutrition plan will fit into the school day. Dietitians play an integral role in assisting families with this process. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, any child with a “physical […]

Fear of an allergic reaction to food—especially peanuts—is a significant issue for many new parents. But the reality is that most children don’t have food allergies, and less than 2% of children have peanut allergy. So while parents should be aware of the risks, signs, and symptoms to watch out for, in general they shouldn’t […]

At Thanksgiving, food is priority one. Of all American holidays, Turkey Day seems to be most focused on the traditional meal. Although which foods are a favorite pastime vary from family to family—perhaps Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without Aunt Millie’s sweet potato pie—there are common staples that appear on almost everyone’s holiday menu. However, […]

Food and nutrition trends come and go. Back in the late ’80s and early ’90s when I first started attending the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ (FNCE®), cholesterol was a hot topic, so the Expo Hall was filled with low-fat and fat-free food products, and oat bran was sprinkled into just about everything. Fast-forward to last […]

The prevalence of food allergies is increasing dramatically in the Western world. As nutrition professionals, we can promote a shift in focus from treatment to prevention and counsel clients on the best preventive measures against food allergies. In the past, some experts recommended that highly allergenic foods such as peanuts and eggs not be introduced […]

The dramatic rise in the incidence of food allergies is a growing concern. One in 13 children are now diagnosed with food allergies, a 50% increase since 1997. As diet education is paramount in the proper treatment of food allergies, RDs have the opportunity to share their expertise. Patients may come to you stressed and […]

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of candy, flowers, and romantic dinners. However, for those who suffer from food sensitivities, intolerances, or allergies, special occasions are sometimes tainted with anxiety. The nightmare of preset, inflexible restaurant menus and prepackaged gourmet foods without a label can become more than a little complicated, especially for […]

Sheila is a new mom whom you’ve been counseling for the past few months to help her with postpartum weight loss. Now that her infant daughter is 5 months old, she’s starting to think about introducing solid foods and asks for your recommendations. Her sister says she should wait to introduce peanuts until her daughter […]